A/N: Short chapter. Chapter 22 is coming very soon. :)

Also, I dedicate this chapter to Ookami_Z, my bestest friend on the entire planet, just because I can. :) If any of you read fanfic for Mai-HiMe/Mai-Otome (Or however you're supposed to write it... I've no idea! Don't judge me, Yanely! :P) check her stories out.

Rosalie's POV

"Hi, Jasper," Bella said. I was doing my best not to laugh. This situation was awkward, not to mention completely comical. I wasn't worried about what Jasper would think, and I was secure enough in my relationship with Bella to not be embarrassed by our now public show of affection.

"I'll bet that this is what Alice saw happening," I whispered to Bella, who was still in my arms.

"And her not warning us is payback for keeping her in the dark," Bella finished.

"In the dark about what exactly?" Jasper, finally able to speak again, it would seem, asked.

"Well, Jasper," I started, "Bella and I are dating."

"Each other," Bella clarified, just in case Jasper was having a dense moment.

"I see," Jasper replied after a silent moment. Another silent moment followed.

"That's it? Two words, really?" Bella asked incredulously.

"What do you want me to say, Bella?"

Bella took a step away from me and walked towards Jasper. I knew this was about to get more entertaining.

"I don't know! Something more creative than 'I see.' I mean, holy crow! You're over a hundred freaking years old, for crying out loud! You hail from a more eloquent time, before everything was all ''yo, what up, homes!' I really expect more from you than just 'I see!'"

I felt a strange calm invade the room as Bella's rant continued to its abrupt end.

"I really hate it when you cheat that way, Jasper," Bella sighed in defeat.

"I had to do something; I was beginning to fear for my life," Jasper joked. "I apologize for my brief response. I think it's wonderful that you and Rosalie are together. A bit confusing, to say the least, but we all know Alice will be unable to keep the details to herself, so I'll no doubt be filled in shortly."

"Apology accepted," Bella said, nodding, "I'm sorry I went off on you a little bit. I'm just tired. I was studying all morning and then...." She gestured vaguely down the hallway.

"Alice," Jasper and I responded simultaneously, me in explanation, Jasper in understanding and acknowledgement.

"Anyway, Bella and I were just about to leave. Alice is expecting you, of course. Oh, and tell Alice I said that payback is hell."

"Will do. Bye, y'all."

Jasper turned and walked into the room he shared with Alice, who was no doubt listening to every word that passed between the three of us standing in the hall.

"Go ahead and go change, Bella, and then we'll…. Well, I don't know what we'll do, but we'll be getting out of here, that's for sure."

Bella's POV

I walked into the bathroom and was amazed by its size. Yes, I had seen the room before, but it was just that amazing. I sighed, thinking of my own bathroom at home, the bathroom I shared with my father, a grown man that still could not seem to find and utilize the hamper for dirty clothes. At least he didn't leave the toilet seat up anymore. There's always a bright side.

I changed into my 'street clothes,' being extremely careful with my gorgeous green dress. Once I finished dressing and placed my dress in the bag, I took a quick look at myself in the mirror. I was still flushed from the encounter with Jasper, and my glitzy hairstyle looked completely out of place with my outfit of a flannel shirt and jeans. I looked happy, though, and that realization caused me to smile even more.

I exited the bathroom to find Rosalie patiently waiting for me. She outstretched her hand as I stepped into the hallway, and a huge, stunningly beautiful smile spread across her face. I took her hand and we made our way down the stairs, out into the garage, and into Rosalie's car, this time with me safely in the passenger's seat and Rosalie driving.

"So, where are we going?" I asked.

"On a walk…. A short one! I promise!" Rosalie continued, interjecting before I could object.

"Fine. I wanted to talk to you anyway," I replied.

"Yeah?"

I nodded and then returned the subject to our destination.

"So, are we there yet?" I asked.

"No."

"How about now?" I asked a moment later.

"Nope."

I waited a minute or two.

"Are we there yet?"

"No! Isabella Swan, do NOT make me turn this car around!"